Senate Probes Surge in Multicultural Grants From $6 Million to $325 Million
The 5,400 percent jump in funding occurred over a three year period with officials saying the new figure reflected additional election pledges.
TL;DR
- Pauline Hanson alleges the Albanese government turned multicultural grants into a 'slush fund' for Labor seats.
- Multicultural grants have reportedly risen from $6 million to $325 million in three years.
- Department officials confirmed the $325 million figure for 2025/26.
- The increase from $5.9 million in 2022/23 is attributed partly to $171 million in Labor election commitments.
- Large grants were also provided to organizations targeted in anti-Semitic attacks, including $30 million for the Adass Israel Synagogue.
- The increase in grants represents a 5,400 percent jump in volume.